With everything going wrong, it’s good to recognize and bolster ourselves on whatever is going right. Today, it’s this perfect, peaceful cat nap happening in the midst of a stupid work meeting.

A tabby cat is curled up sleeping in a round, cushioned bed.

Reveling in the early autumn weather at the Cranbrook house and gardens.

A long, rectangular reflecting pool is surrounded by lush greenery and landscaped gardens under a cloudy sky.

Cranbrook’s mid-century modern exhibit was full of so many incredibly beautiful things and ideas. Something I especially appreciated was how much attribution and credit the women were given for their pioneering work in the movement. Really inspiring.

A modern furniture display features a minimalist seating area with a red circular table, a beige couch, a wire chair, and a striking wall sculpture, all enclosed within a black metal frame structure.

Fun UFO shape I spotted in last night’s pretty sunset clouds.

A picturesque sky at sunset with vibrant pink and purple clouds, silhouetted by tree tops and a roof.

I’m fascinated whenever I visibly pass through the space between the floors at my local IKEA. It’s two real spaces sandwiching a manmade liminal space that’s fun to overthink.

Black and white view of the ceiling between floors of a large IKEA retail store.

Greatly enjoyed seeing the Detroit Opera Youth Chorus perform Gilbert & Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore. The talent and hard work they put into the performance made it a joy to see.

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I’ve become fascinated with the textures of snow this year. Looking closer, the same substance creating totally different worlds.

The massive snow pile that the plows and vehicles can’t reach has been melting and then refreezing into a beautiful crystal mountain that sparkles in the sun.

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Tonight, all seven planets will align and be visible at the same time.

I’d like to say a word of thanks to the inevitable adventuring party who are, as I’m typing this, thwarting some sort of evil plan having to do with this.

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Today I am appreciating the beautiful slopes and shapes of the lunar landscape snow makes.

Dear future me,
Today you hit 160 days in your movement streak. Since the summer of 2024 you managed to run about 23.8 miles a week, removed 20 lbs that your body no longer has to carry, and hopefully pushed back a bit of bodily entropy. I hope you kept up this good work.

It’s so cold today that it looks like somebody spilled glitter all over the snow.

The whole family came along for a hike through the newly fallen snow today.

Yesterday I waxed poetic about walking in the snow but today it is 8° and I’m not doing that to myself.

A Morning Snow Walk

I don’t often take walks in the morning but, when I do, it’s because of snow. Today was a real treat as I lucked into making the first tracks in last night’s snowfall ahead of the plow man.

I wish I had enough of a writers brain to properly express …

There is some kind of horrible irony in receiving biodegradable trash bags in an unbiodegradable plastic bag. 🤦🏼‍♂️

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